Chromatica
by Lady Gaga
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  1. sunekichi
    Oct 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. slayed i love her so much y'all should listen to this album otherwise ur a flop… Expand
  2. sara9420
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This album was so much fun, by far the best song is replay to me but its bop after bop after bop
  3. JaySWang
    Dec 24, 2022
    10
    I love this album, one of my life savers in COVID lock down and those tough yeas.
  4. owenrw89
    Oct 21, 2020
    9
    After Joanne, I kind of fell our of love with Gaga. Whilst I of course appreciated lots of the Joanne and A Star is Born work, overall, I missed dance-floor Gaga. Then Chromatica happened, and holy **** did it HAPPEN. This is the best pop record since, well, The Fame or Born This way. Apart from maybe 2 tracks that don't quite work, everything else is pop perfection. Dua Lipa, RinaAfter Joanne, I kind of fell our of love with Gaga. Whilst I of course appreciated lots of the Joanne and A Star is Born work, overall, I missed dance-floor Gaga. Then Chromatica happened, and holy **** did it HAPPEN. This is the best pop record since, well, The Fame or Born This way. Apart from maybe 2 tracks that don't quite work, everything else is pop perfection. Dua Lipa, Rina Sawayama and Lady Gaga really do have one hell of a battle on their hands for best pop album of the year (or decade!).… Expand
  5. matthewmirliani
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Chromatica is certainly Gaga’s most cohesive work sonically and thematically, and her most exciting work since Born This Way. I can also say, as a gay man, this is her gayest work to date. The album is deliciously club-ready - a science fiction-leaning, industrial-pop-dance party for the apocalypse, the darkwave and Eurodance elements evoking imagery of a futuristic cityscape at night. TheChromatica is certainly Gaga’s most cohesive work sonically and thematically, and her most exciting work since Born This Way. I can also say, as a gay man, this is her gayest work to date. The album is deliciously club-ready - a science fiction-leaning, industrial-pop-dance party for the apocalypse, the darkwave and Eurodance elements evoking imagery of a futuristic cityscape at night. The album has some truly spectacular moments (“Stupid Love,” “Alice,” “Rain on Me,” “Free Woman,” “Plastic Doll,” “Sour Candy,” “Babylon”), and will be a guaranteed staple of gay clubs and dancehalls for years to come. The LP sounds like it was created outside of the pain of the modern age - it delightfully sounds like the soundtrack to a 90’s or Y2K era college party; although the themes are heavy, the album is able to create a glorious musical escape for the listener. Not every ambition or risk on the album pays off or soars as high as it can (notably the Elton John collaboration), but the energy and spirit of the album is strong nonetheless.… Expand
  6. chidime
    Aug 13, 2020
    9
    Yes! This is what Lady gaga fans have been waiting for since 'Born This Way'. This is her most cohesive album yet, and notably, the only one so far that contains no fillers at all. While not every song is on the same musical level, you can see the purpose and vision behind every song and how it fits into the album. Every track was placed perfectly, and serves to make the album even moreYes! This is what Lady gaga fans have been waiting for since 'Born This Way'. This is her most cohesive album yet, and notably, the only one so far that contains no fillers at all. While not every song is on the same musical level, you can see the purpose and vision behind every song and how it fits into the album. Every track was placed perfectly, and serves to make the album even more infectious. From the very first string intro, you can tell this album would have a big massive sound, and Gaga delivered. The lyrics are very intricate, and you can actually FEEL the emotion behind the songs, even through the big beats (one thing BTW suffered from). Only downside to the album would be the bridges, some of them are just not that strong, but still not enough to detract too much from the fist pumping. LOVE IT! 9.5/10

    BEST: Babylon, Enigma, Alice, Plastic Doll, Sine From Above, Chromatica I.
    WORST: Fun Tonight    … Expand
  7. filipeesteves12
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Um excelente álbum pela talentosa e premiada Lady Gaga, uma artista tão completa quanto a sua música! Uma explosão de emoção, liberdade e de tudo aquilo que os LM ansiavam. Lady Gaga é um marco da música Pop.
  8. Adelmo
    May 30, 2020
    9
    Lady Gaga mostrou mais uma vez como fazer música pop de qualidade. Ouvir Chromatica dá vontade de afastar todos os móveis da casa e começar a dançar. As interludes Chromatica I, II e III deu um ar mais orgânico a um disco totalmente techno. As parcerias foram muito bem escolhidas e muito bem produzidas. A voz doce da Ariana Grande, a voz forte do Elton John e o toque coreano das meninas doLady Gaga mostrou mais uma vez como fazer música pop de qualidade. Ouvir Chromatica dá vontade de afastar todos os móveis da casa e começar a dançar. As interludes Chromatica I, II e III deu um ar mais orgânico a um disco totalmente techno. As parcerias foram muito bem escolhidas e muito bem produzidas. A voz doce da Ariana Grande, a voz forte do Elton John e o toque coreano das meninas do BLACKPINK casaram perfeitamente com a proposta do álbum. Muitas vezes o álbum me transportou ao final dos anos 90. O ponto mais fraco foi o comprimento de algumas faixas menores que 3min, quando eu estava começando a entrar na vibe da música, ela simplesmente acabava. No mais Gaga fez um ótimo trabalho.
    NOTA:90    … Expand
  9. Abhattacharya27
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Gaga has returned to the dancefloor, loving the concept.
    I can't wait to see her in concert for this album.
  10. mojeda1920
    May 30, 2020
    9
    Her best work to date. Cohesive, showed growth and influence from previous albums from ASIB to The Fame. Her voice impeccable as always, i liked how she used and played with auto-tune and voice effects without overshadowing her amazing voice. Loved it! The more you listen to it, the more you like it.
  11. barthurbottino
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Gaga poderia ter se mantido na zona confortável (e de sucesso) que chegou com a trilha sonora de nasce uma estrela, mas decidiu fazer o completo oposto, E DEU MUITO CERTO. Tem umas músicas que eu pulo, mas o fato do album ser todo com alto bpm, mesmo com letras tristes ou revoltadas, é muito bom. O álbum tem sua própria identidade, tanto sonora quanto visual. Gaga fez questão de trazerGaga poderia ter se mantido na zona confortável (e de sucesso) que chegou com a trilha sonora de nasce uma estrela, mas decidiu fazer o completo oposto, E DEU MUITO CERTO. Tem umas músicas que eu pulo, mas o fato do album ser todo com alto bpm, mesmo com letras tristes ou revoltadas, é muito bom. O álbum tem sua própria identidade, tanto sonora quanto visual. Gaga fez questão de trazer todos os convidados pra essa mesma identidade, não se rendendo aos estilos próprios de cada um e, mais uma vez, DEU MUITO CERTO… Expand
  12. javiereq
    Jun 1, 2020
    9
    "Chromatica" is, arguably, Lady Gaga's best album. When you listen to it as she intended it to be listened to, you listen to an artist that is in full control of her art and her vision. You listen to an artist that is capable of bringing together some of the most interesting songwriters and producers in music today and create a 16 song album that feels like a cohesive piece that has been"Chromatica" is, arguably, Lady Gaga's best album. When you listen to it as she intended it to be listened to, you listen to an artist that is in full control of her art and her vision. You listen to an artist that is capable of bringing together some of the most interesting songwriters and producers in music today and create a 16 song album that feels like a cohesive piece that has been divided for the sake of singles and traditional album releases. "Chromatica" is not an innovation in pop sounds or album production, I'm sure a lot of us have heard these beats somewhere else, but it could be hard for her to reinvent pop music yet again when she created the current music blueprint back when she released "The Fame" in 2008. This album is full of dance floor ready beats and is filled with positive music/lyrics that could put anyone to dance in seconds. "Chromatica" is a pure return to Gaga's EDM/Electropop roots, and thank god she did.… Expand
  13. GeniFromDaBlock
    May 29, 2020
    9
    I was pretty skeptical of this album based on the singles she released... but this album is a bop!!! Loving it so far. First Gaga album I’ve listened to more than once since The Fame Monster.
  14. eyeofthedragon
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Lady Gaga's return to pop music after her 2018 soundtrack to her Academy Award-winning film A Star Is Born was highly anticipated by many...and needless to say, I think she's channeling her old sound again. Although she did not work with her The Fame producer, RedOne for Chromatica as I wished she would, she relies on BloodPop and BURNS to bring her back to the dancefloor where sheLady Gaga's return to pop music after her 2018 soundtrack to her Academy Award-winning film A Star Is Born was highly anticipated by many...and needless to say, I think she's channeling her old sound again. Although she did not work with her The Fame producer, RedOne for Chromatica as I wished she would, she relies on BloodPop and BURNS to bring her back to the dancefloor where she started.

    Honestly, the album is really fun and I enjoyed most of the production. Alice's explosive electro-pop, the seamless transitions throughout (Chromatica II into 911 / Chromatica III into Sine From Above), or just heavy dance-pop hits to forget about stress (Stupid Love, Rain on Me, Free Woman), the album is one whole body of work that makes you destress and dance for a while. And that's enough in 2020.    … Expand
  15. PeterSant
    Aug 20, 2020
    9
    Lady Gaga takes an iconic turn to pop music, showing her entire journey so far in "Chromatica".
    It is an album for a dance floor, making each track with Gaga a loving and sweet state of mind. "Plastic Doll" and "Sine from Above", in their lyrics, are the ones that come closest of a ballad and for lack of an impactful ballad as it is notable in his previous albums, Gaga made that lack be    Lady Gaga takes an iconic turn to pop music, showing her entire journey so far in "Chromatica".
    It is an album for a dance floor, making each track with Gaga a loving and sweet state of mind. "Plastic Doll" and "Sine from Above", in their lyrics, are the ones that come closest of a ballad and for lack of an impactful ballad as it is notable in his previous albums, Gaga made that lack be totally forgotten when listening to the songs.
    Perhaps it could be a new land, house music and euromusic was already part of Lady Gaga's music, but "Chromatica" has that totally attached to you.
    Totally expected by many and Mother Monster did not sin at all and for being 16 tracks with just over 42 minutes, that doesn’t make it an unfinished job, it does that Lady Gaga in "Chromatica" show all your vocal capacity and in songs that can mark you for several generations ahead. His exquisite ending with "Babylon" gives him a taste for wanting more, but Gaga certainly keeps more where "Chromatica" came and it came to be marked in the history of music.    … Expand
  16. datdangle997
    May 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a beautiful album! Welcome back, Gaga
    Some tracks that I love , such as 911, Sine From Above, Alice,... etc. I didn't like interludes in albums. But I was wrong, the transition between interludes to tracks, like Alice, 911, and Sine From Above have blown me away.    … Expand
  17. mnelbm
    May 29, 2020
    9
    El albun mas completo y coherente de Lady gaga. Su voz suena mas poderosa que nunca. Las transiciones son brutales.
  18. Notconfident
    Aug 18, 2020
    9
    Full of emotions, yet explosive and makes you want to dance. This album has some of the best tracks in Gaga's career and the song progression throughout the album is absolutely flawless.
  19. BenTiago
    Jun 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Chromatica brought familiarity to the new mainstream pop that quite frankly has been lost. With the over the top production dance tunes partnered with deep lyrics. Chromatica, lets you relate, dance and cried all the same time. Let’s give Gaga for creating creative lyrics and a great body of work.… Expand
  20. thiagoramos
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Te amo , mamãe. Sempre poderosa nos vocais. Um álbum que deve ser ouvido e dançar até não se conter.
  21. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Gaga's consistant ability to reinvent herself remains awe-inspiring. "Chromatica" is a dance record for the modern age, with pop hooks and catchy beats to outweight any flaw.
  22. irobot04
    May 29, 2020
    9
    ‘Chromatica’ is Lady Gaga’s best work since ‘The Fame Monster’. The album is filled with 90’s & 80’s inspired club-ready dance anthems and contains some of Gaga’s best-ever songs. The interludes throughout the album are short and sweet and add a great sense of drama to the overall project and also help distinguish the different sections of the album very well. Highlights include: Babylon,‘Chromatica’ is Lady Gaga’s best work since ‘The Fame Monster’. The album is filled with 90’s & 80’s inspired club-ready dance anthems and contains some of Gaga’s best-ever songs. The interludes throughout the album are short and sweet and add a great sense of drama to the overall project and also help distinguish the different sections of the album very well. Highlights include: Babylon, Alice, Sour Candy, Rain On Me, Replay, Enigma, 911 and Stupid Love.… Expand
  23. LancerReviews
    May 30, 2020
    9
    Chromatica is her most honest record to date that celebrates vulnerability in triumphant fashion. It is a glistening force that explores feminism, mental illness, sobriety, heartbreaks, and the liberation and self-love that comes after. 
  24. Javiz92
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Masterpiece! I think her best dance pop album. What a gift for the fans, this is what we have been waiting for years
  25. benaminoooooooo
    Jun 5, 2020
    9
    Aoty! Gaga voltou a suas raízes entregando o que sempre soube fazer muito bem, um pop verdadeiro e dançante mesmo em meio às letras pesadas, Gaga soube amimar com seu sim contagiante, lendária
  26. MarceloPaz
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Chromatica is an album to dance and cry, I love your strength to introduce this universe created by gaga, the album has many strengths, many, Alice, Rain On Me, Fun Tonight, 911, Enigma, Replay and Babylon. The other songs are also good but not as bright as these. There are so many details in the songs that I am discovering after months of release. My tip is to put on a headset and letChromatica is an album to dance and cry, I love your strength to introduce this universe created by gaga, the album has many strengths, many, Alice, Rain On Me, Fun Tonight, 911, Enigma, Replay and Babylon. The other songs are also good but not as bright as these. There are so many details in the songs that I am discovering after months of release. My tip is to put on a headset and let yourself go, it's very worth it.… Expand
  27. HeinzAbejita
    May 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El inicio de Chromatica cuenta un trayecto en el amor.
    Desde que lo oyes hasta que lo terminas no dejas de pensar en la letra, cada pista lucha por ser mejor; es uno de esos álbumes que convierten el dolor en música de modo sincronizado que sea hasta danzablem    … Expand
  28. Giopy
    Mar 22, 2021
    9
    Its a well made album, coesive, good productions, beautiful lyrics, one of the best piece of art made by Lady Gaga
  29. Yerard
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Chromatica is Lady Gaga’s more cohesive work, I love it but is not my favorite. The first listen to me was weird, even thought I was enjoying the production there wasn’t connexion with the first listen on my stereo, at the second one with earphones I felt it more, I understood the concept and story behind it. I think all the songs are good, but none of them has a powerful chorus, all theChromatica is Lady Gaga’s more cohesive work, I love it but is not my favorite. The first listen to me was weird, even thought I was enjoying the production there wasn’t connexion with the first listen on my stereo, at the second one with earphones I felt it more, I understood the concept and story behind it. I think all the songs are good, but none of them has a powerful chorus, all the songs have a drop and they tend to feel the same over and over in the whole album, there are the exceptions and those are the ones chosen as singles Stupid Love, Rain On Me and the promotional one Sour Candy. Also the album is lack of epic melodies as she gave us once with BornThis Way. Chromatica is what she wasn’t able to do with ARTPOP, even though ARTPOP still gave us memorable melodies to sing. The concept is terrific, the transitions between the songs are interesting and the Interludes are great specially Chromatica II with the awesome transition to 911. The album all alone would be an 8 but because the concept I give it a 9.… Expand
  30. laracosi
    May 29, 2020
    9
    ALBUM DO MILENIO!!! Quando Gaga disse isso não imaginava que ela estava falando de Chromatica. Album dance que traz tudo o que ls fãs pediram. Foi certeira em nao colocar nenhuma balada que poderia estragar o clima dance do album. O som é diferente do que ela ja fez antes, mais uma vez ela chega inovando e nao surpreende ninguem, lenda faz assim!!
  31. josesalher
    May 29, 2020
    9
    I think the interludes are perfect, and the transition of them is really a very important part of this album. She’s back, stronger than ever.
  32. julianm94
    May 31, 2020
    9
    este es el verdadero album POP que estaba esperando. musica puramente pop, super original y dandole a sus fans lo que quieren... POP DE VERDAD PURO Y REAL.
  33. renatolf86
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Um álbum com narrativa, conceito e... dançante! Dá pra reunir tudo isso em um álbum só, tá vendo?
  34. Fdoria
    Nov 21, 2021
    9
    Um retorno triunfal de Gaga, com as influências dos tempos de ouro do pop dos anos 80.
  35. Rvlvnd
    May 29, 2020
    9
    the transition between chromatica ii and 911 is one of the best transitions i’ve ever heard. the album has a futuristic yet 70s-80s disco vibe, it’s phenomenal.
  36. rubythre
    Jun 12, 2020
    9
    Wonderful album, full of life and hits. I really liked it, but I'm going to have to give it 9 for bab*lon reasons not being the same instrumental as that makeup commercial for her.
  37. greedybadidea
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Lady Gaga's latest album transports listeners to another universe of dance-pop. Gaga changes the world of pop with this record. The lyrical content is portrayed as generic dance music, but its much deeper than meets the eye. Gaga's vocals don't always stand up to par, but the production is never failing. You truly feel like you're in a different realm of the universe with this album, and ILady Gaga's latest album transports listeners to another universe of dance-pop. Gaga changes the world of pop with this record. The lyrical content is portrayed as generic dance music, but its much deeper than meets the eye. Gaga's vocals don't always stand up to par, but the production is never failing. You truly feel like you're in a different realm of the universe with this album, and I look forward to where Gaga will take us on her next project.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. Enigma
    2. Rain on Me (feat. Ariana Grande)
    3. Replay
    4. Babylon
    5. Plastic Doll
    6. Alice
    7. Stupid Love
    8. Sine From Above (feat. Elton John)
    9. 1000 Doves
    10. Fun Tonight
    11. Free Woman
    12. 911
    13. Sour Candy (feat. BLACKPINK)
    14. Chromatica I
    15. Chromatica II
    16. Chromatica III    … Expand
  38. joel_tdl
    Jun 1, 2020
    9
    Probablemente el mejor disco de Lady Gaga en una década, CHROMATICA ha demostrado que se puede seguir en el juego sí se tiene el talento y el trabajo en equipo necesario para hacerlo.

    La producción del álbum es lo más destacado, pues aquellos encargados de aportar la música han dado lo mejor de sí. Las transiciones entre cancones son las mejores de la carrera del artista y los primeros    Probablemente el mejor disco de Lady Gaga en una década, CHROMATICA ha demostrado que se puede seguir en el juego sí se tiene el talento y el trabajo en equipo necesario para hacerlo.

    La producción del álbum es lo más destacado, pues aquellos encargados de aportar la música han dado lo mejor de sí. Las transiciones entre cancones son las mejores de la carrera del artista y los primeros ritmos que siguen a los interludios son un placer de escuchar.
    El nivel vocal y lirico el álbum cumple con lo que habría de esperar, e incluso llega a sorprender a través de las colaboraciones que lo acompañan.

    El álbum solo funciona al completo. En mi opinión, sería difícil disfrutar de una canción en solitario.    … Expand
  39. Ranit
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Very fresh and unique. Love this record and I'm so proud of Gaga. Sine from above fave!
  40. WillCanul
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lady Gaga did a great album, dance, you can dance with this album, i love it.… Expand
  41. RamSC
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Not a fan of Lady Gaga, but it was a nice album. "Free Woman" and "Stupid Love" are my favorites.
  42. selener
    May 29, 2020
    9
    She did it again. This is her best album since Born This Way. My favourite moment on the album was the collab with BLACKPINK.
  43. gutierrez23
    May 29, 2020
    9
    It's a 90s house party, by far, her best álbum since born this way, some songs reminds me a little of swedish house mafia, beyond is the type of song that Will crash in the LGBTs clubs.
  44. howtobasic4life
    May 30, 2020
    9
    A colorful journey of healing through the sound of the best produced electronic-dance-pop work she has ever done. She came and she conquered. She definitely cancelled depression with this. We found wonderland.
  45. joaomaxcos
    Jun 3, 2020
    9
    A mixture of feelings, musicality and madness! is a work of art based on experiences.
  46. Rogeliomg
    May 29, 2020
    9
    this album has incredible sounds but not unique, it is an album that will make you dance
  47. Luis_Sampaio
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    I love it my favorite album from Gaga, This year we are getting some of the best music in a while
  48. Oscargiral23
    Sep 18, 2020
    9
    Lady Gaga lo ha vuelto a lograr, un álbum asombroso que nos ha traido de vuelta a la vieja Gaga más fuerte que nunca. Un asombro para muchos que este disco sea como una continuación de Artpop. Sonidos electronicos y tecnos increíbles que te dejarán con la boca abierta. En conclusión un 9/10
  49. Atharvachandher
    May 30, 2020
    9
    A complete, pure, holy dance pop record. A record that will be cherished by the dance world. Every song Gaga sounds nothing but confident. All the beats are well curated. Banger album. Definitely one of her best works till today.
  50. AieshaI
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Her most cohesive project yet, three strong lead singles followed by a number of powerful deep cuts. Lady Gaga is back at the top of the pops!
  51. FuzzyFishy
    May 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Chromatica is an incredibly strong album. Don't let the thumping beats fool you, this album is very personal and explores some of LG's darkest moments. Chromatica truly is about dancing through the pain. The tracks tend to be on the short side, but that's good for us as there are more to enjoy! Highlights include the hauntingly hypnotic Alice, the catchy but devastating 911, and Enigma with its rhythmic chorus. There are also three orchestral interludes in the album, composed by LG herself. Each interlude sets the atmosphere for the next track and allows the listener time to take a quick break in between dancing. There are some classic Gaga tracks on the album; the vulnerable Plastic Doll could fit perfectly into The Fame, whilst Stupid Love sounds like something straight from Born This Way. The album concludes with the empoweringly camp Babylon, ending in a triumphant acapella.

    Thank you Lady Gaga, that's the soundtrack to my summer sorted!    … Expand
  52. Bizonq
    May 29, 2020
    9
    It's and old Gaga but in a fresh, new sound, a completly new but comfortable for her. She delivered an album we've been all waiting and starving for. It's an electro, 80's vibes, deep pop and dance music album. It contains catchy, dancy bops with mesmerizing and stunning vocals Gaga have never showed us before. I'm sure Chromatica will be on the radio and also I'm sure it's gonna take clubIt's and old Gaga but in a fresh, new sound, a completly new but comfortable for her. She delivered an album we've been all waiting and starving for. It's an electro, 80's vibes, deep pop and dance music album. It contains catchy, dancy bops with mesmerizing and stunning vocals Gaga have never showed us before. I'm sure Chromatica will be on the radio and also I'm sure it's gonna take club dancefloors to another level this summer.… Expand
  53. Ibarra12
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Chromatica brings us the essence of Lady Gaga again, in the same way this album explores new sounds in Gaga's music, also, despite being a dance / pop album it still shows us the great vocal level of Lady Gaga, without a doubt this is one of his best albums
  54. freakyork
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Lady Gaga comes back and serves us pop music in her own style. Electronic beats, dance-making energy with lyrics showing how Gaga is struggling with her own problems. Nothing but the EDM therapy that we've never known we needed.
  55. Kiwimusi
    May 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An absolutely incredible album. All about finding euphoria, light and healing in the face of trauma and pain. This is Gaga at her best and I couldn't be happier!! Except Sour Candy - that song does not fit on the album at all… Expand
  56. Jo_Stab
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Indeed, you dance your pain your pain away! An pop dance record that proves lady Gaga can still lead pop industry In 2020 where music industry is mostly dominated by rnb records. Extremely good instrumentals, the transition from chromatica II to 911 IS MUSIC GENIUS. But most importantly, this record is the story of Gaga, every song has a story to tell about her. It’s actually sad andIndeed, you dance your pain your pain away! An pop dance record that proves lady Gaga can still lead pop industry In 2020 where music industry is mostly dominated by rnb records. Extremely good instrumentals, the transition from chromatica II to 911 IS MUSIC GENIUS. But most importantly, this record is the story of Gaga, every song has a story to tell about her. It’s actually sad and meaningful lyrics with a massive pop instrumentals. Once again she didn’t disappoint and I will agree with one review I read: “lady Gaga doesn’t need pop music, pop music needs Lady Gaga”… Expand
  57. Saifjr245
    May 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect return to her dance with redefining house and probably change the pop scene once again… Expand
  58. Pani07
    May 29, 2020
    9
    A beautiful album, one of the best in her career. All songs are amazing. I love the sounds and how she tells her story. I love Chromatica.
  59. SantyAA
    May 29, 2020
    9
    It is an album that literally transports you to another universe, an opera divided into three parts where three different stories are told where the songs keep lyrical and musical symmetry between them. Lady Gaga managed to merge trance, House, and techno with the restricted radiofriendly pop.
  60. BellBell
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Ótimo álbum, voz de Gaga nunca esteve tão potente, e as músicas são dançantes, cheias de vidas o que é uma ótima forma de criar esperanças nessa quarentena.
  61. Johnzinger
    May 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It´s a refresh dance pop music from 20'. Salvou as Alice do corona, militou!… Expand
  62. Nmct98
    May 29, 2020
    9
    An extremely personal album, with deep and relatable lyrics and reminiscent melodies that transport us to Born This Way/The Fame era.
  63. sebastianrc
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Her most cohesive body of work to date Crearly heading her career to the right direction.
  64. JoeCas
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Chromatica supera espectativas completando aún más la discografia de Gaga.
  65. SergioAyala
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Buen álbum, pudo haber sido mejor, la parte que me pareció muy buena es la union de Chromatica II y 911.
    Muy buenas canciones, pero siento que no es el mejor álbum de ella.
  66. Cinnamon_girl
    May 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. “Básicamente es como entrar al mundo de Lady Gaga”, de esa manera describiría este álbum. La forma en la que inicia (Chromatica I) es mágica, es como si te estuviera dando la bienvenida a todo su mundo.… Expand
  67. Isahbellah
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Her longtime awaited return to pop music did NOT disappoint. The transition from Chromatica II to 911 should be enough to shut any hater's mouth.
  68. GabOfHis
    May 29, 2020
    9
    She is the mother I never had, she is the sister everybody would want. She is the friend that everybody deserves. I don’t know a better person.
  69. Orion1996
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Lady Gaga is one of the best artists, a brave and riskfull woman. That's what she demonstrates the most in this new album "chromatica", where she remembers us through her voice that we can dance despite all the chaos. In Chromatica, Lady Gaga brings us sounds that might not be as experimental as her previous album "Artpop", but that are filled with joy and that trigger great memories toLady Gaga is one of the best artists, a brave and riskfull woman. That's what she demonstrates the most in this new album "chromatica", where she remembers us through her voice that we can dance despite all the chaos. In Chromatica, Lady Gaga brings us sounds that might not be as experimental as her previous album "Artpop", but that are filled with joy and that trigger great memories to enjoy day and night in every ocation, helping us to enjoy and overcome obstacles with a liberating rythm.… Expand
  70. Samedi
    May 30, 2020
    9
    A full 7 years after her last electro-infused pop album ARTPOP, Lady Gaga returns with what in some ways can be considered the 'real deal' of what she’s always attempted: a dark, honest and innovative exploration of her deepest insecurities.

    While ARTPOP was met with criticism at its release, Chromatica reassesses this rejection: perhaps Gaga was just a little too early for a sonic    A full 7 years after her last electro-infused pop album ARTPOP, Lady Gaga returns with what in some ways can be considered the 'real deal' of what she’s always attempted: a dark, honest and innovative exploration of her deepest insecurities.

    While ARTPOP was met with criticism at its release, Chromatica reassesses this rejection: perhaps Gaga was just a little too early for a sonic trend she knew was inevitable. Now appears to be the time for her to truly embrace her House-inspired craft in her mainstream work, along with producers BloodPop, Axwell, and Madeon, amongst others.

    Where Chromatica truly triumphs is that Lady Gaga has grown confident in expressing her deepest anxieties, all while letting go of the lyrical abstractions she found herself caught in with The Fame Monster and ARTPOP. Chromatica is blunt, and beautifully so. In every track, her inhibitions are simultaneously her inspiration and her lessons learned. The record tackles themes that have been thus far taboo in pop music: depression, PTSD, abuse, and loss of self – elevated all the more through sophisticated instrumentals. Who said mental health can't be cool?    … Expand
  71. Alecsito
    May 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ridiculously well done. The transition from one track to another. The narrative. Lady Gaga did an excellent job.… Expand
  72. yartico
    May 29, 2020
    9
    El álbum es muy bueno, tiene transiciones increíbles y temas que hacían falta en su repertorio como Alice y babylon, aún así hay una canción muy floja (1000 doves)
  73. rrd
    May 29, 2020
    9
    It doesn’t get boring at all, she gave what her fans were asking after born this way, but didn’t get fully in artpop. You can listen to it on a Saturday night and on a Sunday morning
  74. thesauceseattle
    Jun 5, 2020
    9
    There is something impenetrable about Lady Gaga. She's not perfect and at times I don't understand the performance she's putting on. But she manages to be the sole most important figure in pop. She transcends her own music and takes on a significance that few peers do.

    With every lyric and every persona, she has intention. Few of her lyrics feel casual. Even the campy lyrics that    There is something impenetrable about Lady Gaga. She's not perfect and at times I don't understand the performance she's putting on. But she manages to be the sole most important figure in pop. She transcends her own music and takes on a significance that few peers do.

    With every lyric and every persona, she has intention. Few of her lyrics feel casual. Even the campy lyrics that she reorients her music on Chromatica with. Other reviews seem to confine her to her previous work, with nonstop comparisons to The Fame and to Madonna. This music is a fun nostalgic reference to the origins of queer, house music that speaks to Gaga, even while the rest of pop moves in other directions and eventually disappears.

    Gaga is a theatrical talent. She is best when she explores and reinterprets others' art. She confused and retaught the world of her gift to sing in character for A Star is Born. On Chromatica, Gaga sounds more delicate and grown-up while dumbing down her often complicated music for the masses. She bounces around your earbuds and defies expectations once more, despite the world's unrealistic expectations of her performance. She's arrived this time with kinder messages.

    You can almost tell that she has left her judgmental and critical home in Manhattan and become comfortable in her skin at her new home in sunny southern California. I have a feeling this will be the last relic of a young, self-conscious Gaga. And I am going to soak these beats and sounds up and wear it as my skin, as I have been doing for over a decade.    … Expand
  75. Sebastianaat
    May 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Asombroso album , se muestra la esencia de Lady Gaga, ademas de tener buenos samples.… Expand
  76. CarlosVargas96
    May 29, 2020
    9
    The return of lady gaga is an amazing tribute to the 80's pop, 90's dance music and 00's electronic beats with simplify lyrics and great message. Let the music Rain on you and heal you with her Stupid love. GREAT ALBUM!
  77. Nicosatutto
    May 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She did a perfect job. The sound, the voice are combined in a wonderful way. We have finally the coming back of the true Gaga. To be the best sogs: Babylon, Alice, 911, Stupid Love, Sine from Above (Elton you are incredible, so modern).… Expand
  78. oshawott
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Lady Gaga voltou com tudo nessa era! Um álbum extremamente coeso e músicas com ligações entre si. Não vou negar, é bem pop farofa mesmo e alguns podem não gostar, mas pra quem gosta, vai amar esse. Só não entendo porque Stupid love foi single, gosto muito, claro, mas têm outras melhores. Deixando isso de lado, é o melhor álbum da Gaga SIIIIM!
  79. rnrbrzx
    May 29, 2020
    9
    I love it! It is absolutely the sound that conquered all of her fans back in 2009. Love the concept, the beats, the vocals... pure talent. The only thing I wish she’d done is a ballad.
  80. Guilherme1
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Although this might be her most personal album as a lyricist, a massive house-disco nostalgic fan service made for clubs album was delivered.
  81. jackarouse
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Gaga is finally back doing what she does best: combining her signature weirdness with dance-pop and, of course, THAT VOICE.
  82. Eduarddd
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Un álbum que destaca grandes ritmos, que recuerdan las épocas 80s y 90s, un disco completamente bailable, en donde las vivencias toman forma de canciones, para alentar a las nuevas generaciones.
  83. Thep
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Perfect combination of electronic and 90's, is everything complement perfectly
  84. Jowwww
    May 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love all the transitions. Chromatica I, II, and III. All songs are good, there are no skips. AOTY!… Expand
  85. Kieran_DaSilva
    May 29, 2020
    9
    The Entire Spotify experience takes you on a journey through Gaga’s world, a world which is full of life, love and joy. Whilst the songs may be upbeat and uplifting, if you listen carefully, you will hear Gaga talk about deeper topics about love, self worth and her experience as a child. Ultimately, The album takes you to another world where Gaga is able to express herself, it’s the placeThe Entire Spotify experience takes you on a journey through Gaga’s world, a world which is full of life, love and joy. Whilst the songs may be upbeat and uplifting, if you listen carefully, you will hear Gaga talk about deeper topics about love, self worth and her experience as a child. Ultimately, The album takes you to another world where Gaga is able to express herself, it’s the place that enables her to be her best self and that is Chromatica.… Expand
  86. voxluxangels
    May 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Reclaiming of the dance floor is indeed what the album should be described. With her sixth studio album, Gaga not only proclaiming that she's (still) the queen of the dance floor. But also proved that she has abilities to make a dance album that is fun, narrative yet cohesive piece of music in a Gaga kind of way.… Expand
  87. jbueno
    May 30, 2020
    9
    The Chromatica listening experience is a very remarkable one mainly due to the fact that Gaga shows us that it is magnificently possible to dance all our problems away! Well done, Lady!
  88. Kubs_22
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    I am obsessed with the concept of ''Chromatica''. It has a lot of songs about Gaga's personal life, but with a completely refreshed sounds!
  89. ewpiter
    May 30, 2020
    9
    This album is really made for us little monsters to dance. Is really what she made for us. And the fact that the beats are so good and the lyrics so dark it even make the album more interesting. I’m so happy and the transitions from the interludes to the songs are really eargasm.
  90. scottilicious
    May 30, 2020
    9
    Yet another masterpiece of Lady Gaga. There are some tracks that I was so mind blowing about how her brain works. The lyrical intelligence she has is beyond my knowledge. However, there are tracks that I wasn't sure work for Chromatica. Overall, I am so happy with her comeback this year.
  91. MiQuenDroid
    May 30, 2020
    9
    A magnificent album with a very strong meaning. I love all the songs but I don't understand why Stupid Love is here.
  92. idk987
    May 30, 2020
    9
    Gaga’s best album in years! Very cohesive and the production is well done. It’s her most personal yet dance-banging work yet.
  93. marvin_tobar
    May 30, 2020
    9
    Lovely, have you listened to Chromatica II and 911? Big mistake! The QUEEN is back
  94. liroupisaico
    May 30, 2020
    9
    Alice - "Chromatica" já começa mostrando para o que veio. Alice nos leva para uma verdadeira viagem ao "país das maravilhas", com batidas hipnotizantes e versos que ficam na sua cabeça te fazendo pedir mais e mais! Se não for single, com certeza se juntará ao hall dos injustiçados, que tem Dance In The Dark e Scheiße.

    Stupid Love - Todos já conheciam bem Stupid Love, até mesmo porque    Alice - "Chromatica" já começa mostrando para o que veio. Alice nos leva para uma verdadeira viagem ao "país das maravilhas", com batidas hipnotizantes e versos que ficam na sua cabeça te fazendo pedir mais e mais! Se não for single, com certeza se juntará ao hall dos injustiçados, que tem Dance In The Dark e Scheiße.

    Stupid Love - Todos já conheciam bem Stupid Love, até mesmo porque acabou vazando cerca de 1 mês antes do seu lançamento oficial. Porém, mesmo parecendo a faixa mais fraca do disco, ela tem o apelo mainstream, o que nos leva a entender o porque Gaga ou a Interscope a escolheu como lead single.

    Rain On Me - Uma parceria feminina que a gente não sabia que precisava tanto! Gaga e Ariana souberam levar exatamente o público ao êxtase com essa faixa dançante e com trechos tão marcantes. Com certeza terá seu legado nas clubes e bares gays do mundo!

    Free Woman - Um hino de empoderamento que Gaga sabe fazer! Muitos fãs ficara chateados pela versão não ser a igual a demo que vazou, com compassos mais marcantes e dançantes, porém, ainda nos serve batidas de dança alinhadas aos anos 80. É uma das músicas mais brilhantes do álbum.

    Fun Tonight: Umas das músicas mais pesadas líricamente do álbum. "Você ama os paparazzi, ama a fama, mesmo sabendo que isso me causa dor", ela canta no segundo verso, tanto fazendo referência ao seu álbum de estreia quanto também às lutas que ela enfrentou por estar aos olhos do público.

    911 - Não podemos começar sem mencionar a transição de "Chromatica II" para "911"! Vindo diretamente de 2008, essa é uma das músicas sonoras mais contemporâneas a serem encontradas neste disco, pois está imersa em um som eletro pop moderno, com tons roboticos produzido por Bloodpop e Madeon.

    Plastic Doll - Poderia facilmente ser uma demo inédita de 2010 – o que no caso de Gaga é uma coisa boa, já que suas demos (como Nothing On But The Radio e No Way) são lendárias. Ao longo de um refrão pop descontraído, ela se compara a um brinquedo, quase que implorando: "Eu não sou brinquedo para um menino de verdade – se você é um menino de verdade, não brinque comigo / Isso só me machuca".

    Sour Candy - Gaga se junta a um dos fenômenos do K-pop atual, o grupo feminino BLACKPINK. As coreanas abrem a faixa em inglês e depois retornam em seu idioma natal dando caminho para Gaga chegar engatando a faixa. Não é inovador, mas é muito divertido. Uma pena ter apenas 2:37.

    Enigma - Entre um álbum cheio de momentos surpreendentemente pessoais, Enigma é um pop-dance sobre um relacionamento, como Gaga propõe: "Poderíamos ser amantes, mesmo esta noite, poderíamos ser o que você quiser." Não é um destaque, mas a bateria adiciona talento e sua entrega vocal é de primeira.

    Replay - Talvez uma das maiores do álbum? Liricamente e quanto musicalmente. O groove disco dos anos 70, misturado com os elementos deep house que BloodPop habilmente teceu em todo o álbum, cria algumas das músicas mais dançantes. Como o título sugere, vamos deixar no replay até a morte.

    Sine From Above - Gaga e Elton entregam tudo nessa faixa! Creio que muitos fãs, de ambos, estavam esperando essa parceria há muito tempo. Mas o mais impressionante é que subverte qualquer expectativa de sua longa colaboração com Elton John – que a maioria presumiu ser uma balada de piano. É como se tivéssemos 5 músicas em 1. Com apenas 30 segundos restantes, a pista entra em um overdrive sônico confuso, porém bom.

    1000 Doves - É o mais próximo de uma balada que temos nesse disco. Gaga entrega um belo e terno pedido de ajuda – "Eu preciso que você me escute, por favor, acredite em mim, estou completamente sozinha, por favor, não me julgue". Ela apresenta alguns dos vocais mais bonitos e expressivos de Gaga até hoje.

    Babylon - CHEGAMOS! É ela! A ETERNA RAINHA SEMPRE, A MULHER! Gaga serviu VOGUE; serviu Haus of Gaga! Não podemos deixar de mencionar "Vogue" de Madonna, sem dúvidas essa tem uma referência fortíssima, o que nos leva a perguntar: depois de todas aquela saga Born This Way/Express Yourself, teria sido intencional? Não importa, já que no final do dia "Babylon" ainda é uma faixa contagiante que fará você querer transformar sua sala de estar em uma pista.    … Expand
  95. antebozic
    May 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great album!!!! So good and deep lyrics and the production is just perfect!
    Respect!    … Expand
  96. sarpoop
    May 30, 2020
    9
    Chromatica, sendo a 8ª gravação da 11x Grammy Winner Lady Gaga, se encaixou perfeitamente nas expectativas dos ouvintes (nem mais, nem menos). Tendo 12 anos de carreira, a cantora e compositora retornou ás suas raízes que colocaram-a no topo do mundo nos seus primeiros anos, só que, dessa vez, ela tem algo para nos contar; Algo intrigante, triste e muito dançante sobre vida, saúde mental eChromatica, sendo a 8ª gravação da 11x Grammy Winner Lady Gaga, se encaixou perfeitamente nas expectativas dos ouvintes (nem mais, nem menos). Tendo 12 anos de carreira, a cantora e compositora retornou ás suas raízes que colocaram-a no topo do mundo nos seus primeiros anos, só que, dessa vez, ela tem algo para nos contar; Algo intrigante, triste e muito dançante sobre vida, saúde mental e feminismo nos lembrando que em Chromatica nenhuma coisa é melhor do que outra, incluindo sentimentos, pessoas e a inspiração para a vida de todos nós. Gaga também nos recordou de que ela é humana, assim como todos nós (Fun Tonight, Plastic Doll e 1000 Doves), e que ela sente um amor incondicionável pelo o que ela faz e define que nesse mundo surreal, o amor é um quinto elemento que se iguala ao que construiu o que nós somos hoje em dia. A produção Dance, Pop e House não deixou nada a desejar... após a 3ª vez que se escuta o álbum; Definitivamente, Chromatica é um Growner, ou seja, que cresce a cada vez que você o escuta, e eu admiro isso, pois todo mundo se acabou de dançar na finalização do álbum (Babylon) após escutar várias e várias vezes. E assim, de novo, Lady Gaga não deixou os seus tão sedentos fãs na mão.… Expand
  97. qianchen
    May 30, 2020
    9
    definitely I love the album, exception for come songs that I'm not in love with, but it's so good anyways
  98. LeoGalleguillo
    May 30, 2020
    9
    Un album totalmente cohesivo con la produccion mas limpia (en un album pop de gaga) que se ha escuchado. De lo mejor que se escucha en 2020 bop tras bop
  99. DiegoAlleph
    May 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É a própria Lady Gaga que já conhecemos porém atualizada como sempre.
    Se manter relevante no mundo pop é extremamente essencial para se tornar relevante e lendária.    … Expand
  100. talocaca
    May 30, 2020
    9
    Really good album!

    As a long time Gaga fan, I am really happy with this body of work. The number one complaint I've ALWAYS had about her albums, is filler. I always felt like 20% of the songs didn't deserve to be there. Songs like Jewels and Drugs or Hey Girl. This album is different. Every single song is a bop and what impressed me the most is that many of them even have very deep and    Really good album!

    As a long time Gaga fan, I am really happy with this body of work. The number one complaint I've ALWAYS had about her albums, is filler. I always felt like 20% of the songs didn't deserve to be there. Songs like Jewels and Drugs or Hey Girl.

    This album is different. Every single song is a bop and what impressed me the most is that many of them even have very deep and personal lyrics.

    I think most fans will be very happy with this album.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Jul 27, 2020
    80
    The nostalgia in the production — a blend of crisp digital synth textures and ringing grooves drawn directly from '90s house music — further bolsters the shadowed euphoria of a song like "Sour Candy," in which Gaga is joined by the K-pop girl group Blackpink; "Sine from Above," featuring Elton John, gets a similar friction from the interplay between their voices.
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  2. DIY Magazine
    Jun 8, 2020
    90
    Infectious, exciting and even a little hedonistic during some of the most confusing of modern times, now’s never been a better time to get lost in this new destination.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Jun 7, 2020
    80
    Chromatica’s frank grappling with the vagaries of Gaga’s brain – and the way fame exacerbates them – ends up feeling much more real than touring dive bars with a guitar and a Stetson ever did.
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